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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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